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Building a walnut Hiroshima chair in clear urethane finish at Maruni furniture
By Bill Esler

The video above shows fabrication of the Hiroshima armchair in walnut at the Maruni factory in Japan.

It's now available with the clear finish, which enhances the distinctive, beautiful wood grain of walnut and highlights the elegant style, giving the chair richness. Selected for Apple's new headquarters in Cupertino, California, the chairs feature simple, subtle structures that highlight the natural wood used, and which have no restrictions placed on them regarding places in which they are used.

Made also in either beech or oak, the tapering of the sides of the arms, the gentle curve of the back along the arm, and a roomy seat allow the chairs to be used for more than dining.

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Bill Esler | ConfSenior Editor

Bill wrote for WoodworkingNetwork.com, FDMC and Closets & Organized Storage magazines. 

Bill's background includes more than 10 years in print manufacturing management, followed by more than 30 years in business reporting on industrial manufacturing in the forest products industries, including printing and packaging at American Printer (Features Editor) and Graphic Arts Monthly (Editor in Chief) magazines; and in secondary wood manufacturing for WoodworkingNetwork.com.

Bill was deeply involved with the launches of the Woodworking Network Leadership Forum, and the 40 Under 40 Awards programs. He currently reports on technology and business trends and develops conference programs.

In addition to his work as a journalist, Bill supports efforts to expand and improve educational opportunities in the manufacturing sectors, including 10 years on the Print & Graphics Scholarship Foundation; six years with the U.S. WoodLinks; and currently on the Woodwork Career Alliance Education Committee. He is also supports the Greater West Town Training Partnership Woodworking Program, which has trained more than 950 adults for industrial wood manufacturing careers. 

Bill volunteers for Foinse Research Station, a biological field station staddling the border of Ireland and Northern Ireland, one of more than 200 members of the Organization of Biological Field Stations.

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